Understanding Others and Finding Self
Designed with educators, backed by psychology, and
easy to integrate into your school’s
routine.
Plan Objectives
Developing Empathy
Teach children to recognize and respect different perspectives and cultures.
Encouraging Gratitude
Help children appreciate their experiences while recognizing the value in diverse backgrounds.
Building Social Awareness
Equip children with tools to interact positively with people from various cultural backgrounds.
Strengthening Self-Identity
Support children in understanding their own emotions, values, and personal identity.
Why This Plan?
This plan addresses the following challenges by developing targeted skills
My child does not care about others’ perspectives
My child does not recognize other people’s feelings
My child seems oblivious to other lifestyles and beliefs
My child is unaware of their own emotions
My child does not care about others’ perspectives
How This Plan Helps
Teaches children to recognize and appreciate different viewpoints and backgrounds.
Skill: Empathy
Course: Cultivating Empathy
My child does not recognize other people’s feelings
How This Plan Helps
Encourages children to acknowledge and value the kindness and experiences of others.
Skill: Gratitude
Course: What is Gratitude?
My child seems oblivious to other lifestyles and beliefs
How This Plan Helps
Exposes children to diverse cultures and helps them navigate different social settings.
Skill: Social Awareness
Course: Human Dynamics
My child is unaware of their own emotions
How This Plan Helps
Helps children understand their emotions, values, and role in a diverse world.
Skill: Self-Awareness
Course: Exploring You: A Journey to Self-Awareness
01Understanding Different Cultures
Teaches children to appreciate and respect traditions and customs different from their own.
02Recognizing Acts of Kindness
Helps children acknowledge and express gratitude for positive interactions in their lives.
03Navigating New Social Environments
Provides children with strategies to interact confidently in diverse social settings.
04Exploring Personal Identity
Encourages children to reflect on their emotions, values, and self-expression.
Real-Life Applications
How this plan's skills apply to real-world scenarios for everyday success
Courses Included
Cultivating Empathy
Social
Empathy
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 33
Empathy Development: Develop empathy by understanding and responding to others' emotions and views.
Communication Skills: Enhance skills with active and empathetic listening techniques.
What is Gratitude?
Mindfulness
Gratitude
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 32
Emotional Benefits: Understand how gratitude boosts mood and overall well-being.
Gratitude Principles: Apply the four principles of gratitude to enhance practices and relationships.
Human Dynamics
Social
Social Awareness
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 32
Empathy Development: Grow empathy by valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.
Bias Challenges: Work against biases and stereotypes to improve fairness and equality.
Exploring You: A Journey to Self-Awareness
Emotional
Self-Awareness
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 32
Emotional Intelligence: Recognize and manage emotions to improve mental well-being.
Self-Awareness: Understand how personal values influence decision-making.
Meet the Course Creators
Mandy Mahr
Cultivating Empathy
Mandy Mahr
Cultivating Empathy
Mandy Mahr is a Masters Level educator who served in public schools in the United States for 15 years before becoming an online tutor to schools with at-risk students, providing social emotional support as well as skill recovery in reading and writing. She is also a consultant for content creation to provide guidance to organizations wanting to engage and employ GenZ. With the technological advances the world has seen in just the last twenty years, it is her goal to train learners to be ready for jobs that don't exist yet. She is passionate about helping learners develop social emotional skills before reaching the workforce.
Kerry Wadsley
What is Gratitude?
Kerry Wadsley
What is Gratitude?
Following a degree in Elementary Education at Penn State (USA), Kerry Wadsley taught at The Elms School, UK for over 10 years, teaching students from 0-11 years. She taught in Key Stage 2 as well as being the Special Educational Needs Coordinator at the school. In 2016, she gained a Master’s in Education from the University of Nottingham (UK). Her passion lies in helping students to achieve their potential and eliminating any barriers to learning.
Melissa Miletic
Human Dynamics
Melissa Miletic
Human Dynamics
Melissa Miletic is a dynamic educator with over ten years of experience in education, beginning her journey with a transformative volunteer stint abroad at 18. She has since navigated all facets of education, from policy-making to classroom teaching, driven by her multicultural upbringing and a deep belief in the value of diversity. Committed to providing holistic, inclusive, and high-quality education, Melissa strives to impact learners across all demographics and geographies. Her approach blends modern methodologies with a global perspective, aiming to make learning engaging, relevant, and accessible to everyone. Holding a double bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Communication from the University of South Florida and a master’s in International Education from New York University, Melissa’s expertise lies in crafting educational experiences that resonate universally. Her professional and personal mission is to champion education as a transformative force, bridging cultural divides and fostering understanding in a connected world
Dr. Kymberli Barker
Exploring You: A Journey to Self-Awareness
Dr. Kymberli Barker
Exploring You: A Journey to Self-Awareness
Dr. Barker is the mother of two fantastic young men, and they are her priority in life. She holds degrees in biochemistry, math, forensics, and psychology. She is a consultant and a professor at multiple colleges, including the Citadel, and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. She spent fifteen years in public education, prior. Her personal focus is child advocacy and she developed the Guardian ad Litem/(GAL)/CASA program for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. She is tribally and state sworn as a GAL. Her favorite thing is being a mom.
